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Monte Vista, Colorado

city · Rio Grande County

At a glance

4,141
Population
$224,500
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$275,112
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$699/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$61,684
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
16 min
Average commute
90.5%
Homes with broadband
88.36%
Locations with fiber available
20.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost44% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college89 mi
Nearest technical college112 mi
High school graduates81.9%
College graduates37.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Upper Rio Grande Economic Development Council
URGED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting economic development in Rio Grande County and the San Luis Valley. It provides free business services, site selection assistance, data and demographics reports, and information on incentives to help businesses relocate, start, or expand.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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